2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 554 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
